Kahala

King’s Shells reflects Hawaiʻi in the 1950s, a decade when the aloha shirt stepped into the global spotlight. As air travel expanded and Hawaiʻi entered a golden era of tourism, aloha shirts began appearing in film, music, and popular culture, carried far beyond the islands. If you picture the era’s most iconic on-screen moments set in Hawaiʻi, this print feels right at home. Drawn from an original mid-century Kahala design, it pairs a shell motif with tapa-inspired patterning, emblematic of the era’s bold yet composed design language.

Reissued for Kahala’s 90th Anniversary, King’s Shells is crafted in our signature cotton broadcloth, a classic aloha shirt fabric known for its crisp structure and breathable comfort. Tailored with vintage-inspired details like coconut buttons, this silhouette closely mirrors the traditional styles that defined mid-century aloha wear. 

This print is part of Kahala’s 90th Anniversary Through the Decades Collection. In 2026, we will reissue one archival print each month, each representing a defining decade in our history, honoring 90 years of aloha through designs rooted in their time and enduring in style. 

• 100% Cotton Broadcloth 
• 1950s original Kahala heritage print 
• French front with matched front print 
• Vintage-inspired button-down collar 
• Discharge print technique  
• Matched pocket 
• Coconut buttons  
• Made in Hawai'i   
• Machine washable 

E Kipa Mai—welcome—is a tribute to Hawai‘i in the 1940s, when aloha shirts began to reflect a growing sense of place, hospitality, and cultural exchange. Originally created during a time when visitors arrived by ship and first impressions were thoughtfully considered, this print features welcoming island iconography and hand-drawn motifs that capture the spirit of arrival. 

Reissued for Kahala’s 90th Anniversary, E Kipa Mai is crafted in premium cotton broadcloth, a fabric long associated with classic aloha shirts for its crisp structure and breathable comfort. Tailored with vintage-inspired details—including a longer button-down collar, French front, matched pocket, and coconut buttons—this silhouette closely mirrors the traditional styles that defined mid-century aloha wear. 

This print is part of Kahala’s 90th Anniversary Through the Decades Collection. In 2026, we will reissue one archival print each month, each representing a defining decade in our history—honoring 90 years of aloha through designs rooted in their time and enduring in style. 

• 100% Cotton Broadcloth 
• 1940s original Kahala heritage print 
• French front with matched front print 
• Vintage-inspired button-down collar 
• Discharge print technique  
• Matched pocket 
• Coconut buttons  
• Made in Hawai'i   
• Machine washable 

Hajime—the beginning—marks the origin of Kahala’s story and the earliest days of the aloha shirt. Based on an original 1930s Kahala print, it recalls a time when garments were custom made by Japanese tailors in Hawai‘i, merging Western forms with Japanese textiles and illustrative traditions. The artwork unfolds in flowing, narrative scenes inspired by woodblock prints, evoking the handcrafted, expressive spirit of the era. 

Reissued for Kahala’s 90th Anniversary, Hajime is crafted in premium cotton broadcloth, a fabric long associated with classic aloha shirts for its crisp structure and breathable comfort. Tailored with vintage-inspired details—including a longer button-down collar, French front, matched pocket, and coconut buttons—this silhouette closely mirrors the traditional styles that defined mid-century aloha wear. 

Hajime is part of Kahala’s 90th Anniversary Through the Decades Collection. In 2026, we will reissue one archival print each month, each representing a defining decade in our history—honoring 90 years of aloha through designs rooted in their time and enduring in style. 

• 100% Cotton Broadcloth 
• 1930s original Kahala heritage print 
• French front with matched front print 
• Vintage-inspired button-down collar 
• Discharge print technique  
• Matched pocket 
• Coconut buttons  
• Made in Hawai'i   
• Machine washable 

The cereus flower blooms just once a year, under the cover of night— brief, striking, and unforgettable. Night Shades translates that moment into large scale design of shaded depth, rendered in flowing ombre hues. 

Made from lightweight, breathable 100% Cotton Broadcloth, this shirt comes in our classic aloha shirt silhouette, designed for everyday wear with a refined finish. Available in men’s and women's styles. 

• 100% Cotton Broadcloth 
• Button-down collar  
• Short sleeve 
• Matched pocket 
• Laser engraved buttons with logo 
• Made in Hawai'i  
• Machine washable 

An ode to surfing, where movement and rhythm take center stage. Heʻe Nalu, meaning to surf, features dynamic surfing scenes rendered in a spray paint–inspired style that capture rolling swells and effortless wave riders in mid-ride. 

Printed on our signature Cotton Broadcloth, this shirt balances artistic expression with everyday wearability. Proudly made in Hawaiʻi, the home of world-class surfing, Heʻe Nalu is offered in Black and Denim Blue, with additional styles available for women and kids.  

• 100% Cotton Broadcloth 
• Button-down collar  
• Short sleeve 
• Matched pocket 
• Laser engraved buttons with logo 
• Made in Hawai'i  
• Machine washable 

A vintage-inspired print that reflects early island life— beach scenes, spearfishermen, hula dancers, flying fish, and the familiar outline of the islands themselves. Konohiki takes its name from the land steward appointed to care for the islands from the mountains to the sea, grounding the illustrations in ideas of responsibility, balance, and place. 

Rendered on our brrr° Performance fabric, this polo blends heritage storytelling with modern comfort. Lightweight, breathable, and built for movement, it’s an easy choice for warm days, long afternoons, and everything in between. 

• 46% brrr°® Polyester, 46% Polyester, 8% Spandex 
• Classic polo collar and placket 
• Laser engraved buttons with logo  
• Enhanced Stretch  
• Cooling minerals  
• Active wicking  
• Rapid drying  
• UPF Sun Protection  
• Heat seal label for comfort  
• Machine washable  

Colorful linework come together to form the silhouette of the bird of paradise. Pua Manu, meaning Bird of Paradise, balances visual energy with an easy, wearable feel. 

Finished in our brrr°® Performance fabric, this polo is designed to keep you cool, comfortable, and refreshed, even on the hottest days. A striking piece that still fits effortlessly into everyday rotation. 

• 46% brrr°® Polyester, 46% Polyester, 8% Spandex 
• Classic polo collar and placket 
• Laser engraved buttons with logo  
• Enhanced Stretch  
• Cooling minerals  
• Active wicking  
• Rapid drying  
• UPF Sun Protection  
• Heat seal label for comfort  
• Machine washable  

Soft waves roll through the ocean— but look closer, and they’re formed by lines of small fish, moving together to create rolling waves in every direction. Roll Call is a graphic study in motion, balance, and the quiet rhythm of the sea. 

Finished in our brrr°® Performance fabric, the polo is designed to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable in warm climates, blending breathable performance with an easy, everyday feel. 

• 46% brrr°® Polyester, 46% Polyester, 8% Spandex 
• Classic polo collar and placket 
• Laser engraved buttons with logo  
• Enhanced Stretch  
• Cooling minerals  
• Active wicking  
• Rapid drying  
• UPF Sun Protection  
• Heat seal label for comfort  
• Machine washable